Head eSports Coach / Program Manager

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Position Information

Job Title Head eSports Coach / Program Manager

Position Number 977215

Department Kay Bailey Hutchison Institute

Salary $57,500-$65,000

Remote No

Job Summary The Head eSports Coach / Program Manager is responsible for developing, leading, and managing ASU’s collegiate eSports program and overseeing the daily operations of the Esports Lounge. This position provides leadership in competitive coaching, student recruitment, team development, academic success, and program administration while fostering student engagement and experiential learning opportunities.

Essential Duties

• Competitive Coaching and Team Development: Develop, lead, and manage Angelo State University’s competitive eSports teams, including organizing practices, developing game strategies, evaluating player performance, and coordinating participation in collegiate leagues and tournaments. Establish team expectations and promote competitive excellence, sportsmanship, and teamwork.

• Student Recruitment, Engagement, and Academic Success: Recruit, evaluate, and retain student players through tryouts, outreach, and campus engagement activities. Monitor academic eligibility, promote student achievement, mentor team members, and establish expectations for student conduct, leadership, and participation.

• Esports Lounge Operations and Technology Management: Oversee daily operations, scheduling, equipment maintenance, and technology resources within the Esports Lounge. Collaborate with university IT personnel to maintain gaming systems, networking capabilities, and broadcasting equipment while ensuring a safe, accessible, and welcoming environment for students and visitors.

• Program Administration, Budgeting, and Strategic Development: Manage program budgets, equipment purchases, league registrations, competitive schedules, and operational resources. Develop program goals, track participation and performance metrics, maintain program records, and implement strategies supporting long-term sustainability and institutional priorities.

• Event Coordination, Partnerships, and Community Outreach: Plan and coordinate eSports tournaments, campus events, livestream broadcasts, and community engagement activities. Develop partnerships with academic departments, student organizations, industry representatives, and regional educational institutions to expand participation, enhance experiential learning opportunities, and increase Angelo State University’s visibility and elevate presence in the collegiate gaming environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of competitive collegiate eSports programs, including game strategies, coaching techniques, league regulations, tournament operations, and student recruitment practices.
• Knowledge of gaming technology, computer hardware, networking, streaming platforms, and broadcasting equipment necessary to support competitive gaming and facility operations.
• Skilled in coaching, mentoring, and developing student teams while promoting academic achievement, leadership, teamwork, sportsmanship, and student success.
• Skilled in program administration, budget management, event coordination, resource allocation, and maintaining accurate records to support efficient and sustainable operations.
• Ability to recruit, engage, and retain students while developing collaborative relationships with university departments, industry partners, collegiate organizations.
• Ability to independently plan, organize, and manage multiple priorities, including competitive schedules, facility operations, student activities, and program development, while communicating with diverse audiences.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and at least one year of relevant experience in competitive eSports coaching, organized competitive gaming, student team leadership, or related program management. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated knowledge of competitive gaming strategies, collegiate eSports structures, and tournament operations is required.
• Experience coordinating team activities, managing schedules, and utilizing gaming technology and streaming platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Requirements

EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Angelo State University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities. We are committed to ensuring that a qualified individual with a disability has the same rights and privileges in employment as non-disabled employees. If an accommodation is requested for the job application process, please contact our office at (325) 942-2168 or email us at hr@angelo.edu.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S1198P

Open Date 11/13/2026

Close Date

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Open Until Filled Yes

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